Subaru Forester tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $248
- High
- $530
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester tail light ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester tail light cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester tail light costs $30 to $530, with a median asking price of $230. Based on 2,387 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$30–$5302,387 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$530 | 2,387 |
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester tail light replacement cost?
- Used part
- $230
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$150
- 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $280–$380
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester tail light cost by year?
20251,304 listingsFits 7 years$320$40 – $5302024200 listingsFits 7 years$145$30 – $3772023200 listingsFits 7 years$140$30 – $3572022200 listingsFits 7 years$195$65 – $3982021200 listingsFits 7 years$195$65 – $3252020200 listingsFits 6 years$148$40 – $3452019200 listingsFits 7 years$143$30 – $3802018100 listingsFits 2 years$147$50 – $277
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester tail light cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester tail light is $230 at the median, with listings spanning $30 to $530. That figure comes from 2,387 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, Wilderness, quarter panel mounted, LH, lists at a $135 median, while hybrid, quarter panel mounted, RH commands $375, a 178% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $140, while 2025 tops the table at $320. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 24% below the Ford Edge ($301), 53% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($150), and 14% above the Hyundai Elantra ($201) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tail light: what to check
- Inspect for cracked housings and water stains inside the lens.
- Confirm body-mounted vs trunk-mounted. Most vehicles use both and they don't interchange.
- LED tail lights are far pricier than bulb versions; verify which your trim uses.
- Check the wiring pigtail condition if included.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
09wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
10wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
11wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
12wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
13wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
14wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
15wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
16wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
17wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
18wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
19wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
20wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
21wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
22wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
23wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
24wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
31wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester tail light prices
Tail Lightcompare
FordEdgevsSubaruForester
Edge$301
Forester$230
$71 diff8,516 listings
Tail LightcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$150
Forester$230
$80 diff7,950 listings
Tail LightcompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruForester
Fe$195
Forester$230
$35 diff7,184 listings
Tail LightcompareGMCTerrainvsSubaruForester
Terrain$105
Forester$230
$125 diff6,242 listings
Tail LightcompareHyundaiTucsonvsSubaruForester
Tucson$207
Forester$230
$23 diff5,966 listings
Tail LightcompareNissanRoguevsSubaruForester
Rogue$166
Forester$230
$64 diff5,491 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$200median
$75$588
Acurawide ±88%
Acura RDX
$182median
$59$380
BMWwide ±138%
BMW X3
$237median
$45$699
BMWwide ±156%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$744
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Colorado
$159median
$20$642
Chevywide ±8970%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$35$30,175
Chevywide ±202%
Chevy Malibu
$115median
$20$485
Chevywide ±262%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$195median
$30$1,050
Subaruwide ±107%
Subaru Ascent
$170median
$50$413
Subaruwide ±170%
Subaru Crosstrek
$131median
$25$470
Subaruwide ±181%
Subaru Impreza
$116median
$30$450
Subaruwide ±203%
Subaru Outback
$120median
$30$518
Common questions
Subaru Forester tail light FAQ
How much is a used tail light for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 2,387 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester tail light lists between $30 and $530, with a median asking price of $230.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester tail light?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester tail light replacement typically runs $280–$380 all-in: the median used tail light for this model lists at $230, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester tail light?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 36 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester tail light years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester tail light listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Forester taillight?
A taillight is another name for a tail light. The Subaru Forester tail light prices on this page apply — median $230, from 2,387 salvage yard listings.